I’m in love…. with La Jolla! I mean, really, what’s not to love about it? Each day, I work at my desk in the apartment looking out at the ocean all day. It’s quite active around here, so I don’t feel alone. I get out and walk every day, all over town. I haven’t used my car in two weeks! The other night, I walked to the theater to watch a live gospel musical performance. There was a three-month old baby sitting next to me with her grandparents who was completely mesmerized, bouncing and clapping wide-eyed for the whole performance. So adorable! Every day, I find someplace new where I want to eat, but I don’t think I have enough days. The other day, I walked into a bakery that is a complete child’s fantasy! Tonight, I discovered a place called the Fish Market which is a combination fish market and restaurant with the finest fish. Each evening, I either walk along the shoreline during sunset or watch sunset over the ocean from my apartment.

For Mother’s Day, I took myself to The Marine Room for dinner, a fine dining restaurant that is literally on the beach where the waves come up to the windows. I couldn’t decide between the filet mignon and the lobster tail so I, shamelessly, ordered both and told the waiter I’d skip dessert, LoL! Why this particular restaurant for Mother’s Day? Well, we used to come to La Jolla when Andre was quite little to visit my mother-in-law. I didn’t enjoy La Jolla much then because we came in February and stayed on the beach where it was absolutely freezing! However, once each trip we would have dinner at The Marine Room as a family, so I figured it was an appropriate place to spend Mother’s Day. And, I texted with Andre during dinner. It was worth every dime.

Now, it might sound like I eat out all the time but I, actually, don’t. In fact, tonight I roasted a pork loin chop for myself with sautéed mushrooms and spinach. I simply fantasize about all the places I’d like to dine. I find it less enjoyable to cook for myself these days because the kitchens in my rental places are lacking all my cooking accoutrements (remember, I left my kitchen supplies back in Reno). The one item I did not leave behind is a Nambe cooking platter. If you’re not familiar with Nambe, you must check it out. Harry introduced me to Nambe many years ago. Nambe is not cheap, but definitely worth the investment. I can roast anything perfectly on it and the clean up is easy. I, simply, preheat the oven to 400 degrees, dress my meat or fish, and pop it in the oven for 10-15 minutes and, presto, perfect dinner. The funny thing is, is that I really wrestled with whether or not I should bring the Nambe platter with me because it is quite heavy and not easy to pack, but my gut told me I would regret not bringing it so I found a small duffel bag and packed it. So worth it!

I have a confession. I hate clothes shopping but I finally broke down and bought some new clothes recently. Not that I have room for anything new, mind you! But, spring/summer is here and I cannot fit into my clothes anymore. I’m the heaviest I’ve been since I gave birth 33 years ago. What’s more is that I have no desire to go on a diet. At least, not right now. I gave away so many clothes when I moved out of Incline Village because I knew I didn’t fit in them anymore. I had to buy some summer wear. That was not an easy thing for me to do because I have to accept myself right now just the way I am, even if I feel like a frumpy, middle-aged woman, waahhh!

I have yet to get to the golf course. Torrey Pines is located just a few miles from my apartment, but that would mean I have to drive :-). I’m thinking of going this weekend. And, I have piano concert to attend on Sunday afternoon. Life is good.